LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:LNR • CA53278L1076
94.01 CAD
-0.66 (-0.7%)
Last: Feb 27, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LNR. LNR was compared to 4 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LNR get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LNR has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- LNR had positive earnings in the past year.
- LNR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- LNR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years LNR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LNR's Return On Assets of 2.20% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LNR is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
- LNR has a worse Return On Equity (4.01%) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LNR (7.02%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LNR is in line with the industry average of 6.38%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.55%) for LNR is below the current ROIC(7.02%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.2% | ||
| ROE | 4.01% | ||
| ROIC | 7.02% |
ROA(3y)4.18%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)7.69%
ROE(5y)7.72%
ROIC(3y)6.55%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of LNR (2.39%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNR has declined.
- The Operating Margin of LNR (9.09%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNR has remained more or less at the same level.
- LNR's Gross Margin of 14.61% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNR outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LNR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.39% | ||
| GM | 14.61% |
OM growth 3Y-0.8%
OM growth 5Y0%
PM growth 3Y-27.61%
PM growth 5Y-15.91%
GM growth 3Y-0.31%
GM growth 5Y-0.22%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LNR is destroying value.
- LNR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for LNR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LNR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- LNR has an Altman-Z score of 2.84. This is not the best score and indicates that LNR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LNR has a Altman-Z score (2.84) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LNR has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.22. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LNR would need 2.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- LNR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.22) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that LNR is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.31, LNR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.84 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC7.91%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.84 indicates that LNR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- LNR has a Current ratio of 1.84. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNR outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- LNR has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that LNR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LNR has a Quick ratio (1.11) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LNR have decreased by -0.80% in the last year.
- LNR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.61% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, LNR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.33% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, LNR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.37% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.8%
EPS 3Y14.51%
EPS 5Y6.61%
EPS Q2Q%6.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.33%
Revenue growth 3Y17.42%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%-3.57%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LNR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.60% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LNR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.37%
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.50, the valuation of LNR can be described as very reasonable.
- LNR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNR is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.07. LNR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.17, the valuation of LNR can be described as reasonable.
- LNR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNR to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.05), we can say LNR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LNR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LNR is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LNR does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- LNR's earnings are expected to grow with 12.60% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.82
PEG (5Y)1.44
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LNR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- LNR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.08.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LNR is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of LNR grows each year by 15.99%, which is quite nice.
- LNR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- LNR has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.99%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- LNR pays out 26.96% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of LNR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP26.96%
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
TSX:LNR (2/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
94.01
-0.66 (-0.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Inst Owners20.98%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners35.8%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.59B
Revenue(TTM)10.09B
Net Income(TTM)241.47M
Analysts78
Price Target96.73 (2.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.99%
DP26.96%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.5%
Min EPS beat(2)1.02%
Max EPS beat(2)3.98%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.92%
Min EPS beat(4)1.02%
Max EPS beat(4)14.48%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.74%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)8.07%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)8.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.22%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.22%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.33%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.83%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.35%
PT rev (1m)6.55%
PT rev (3m)12.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.12 | ||
| P/B | 0.93 | ||
| P/tB | 1.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.22 |
EPS(TTM)9.9
EY10.53%
EPS(NY)11.51
Fwd EY12.25%
FCF(TTM)16.29
FCFY17.33%
OCF(TTM)22.8
OCFY24.25%
SpS169.59
BVpS101.17
TBVpS68.47
PEG (NY)2.82
PEG (5Y)1.44
Graham Number150.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.2% | ||
| ROE | 4.01% | ||
| ROCE | 11.17% | ||
| ROIC | 7.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.26% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.45% | ||
| OM | 9.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.39% | ||
| GM | 14.61% | ||
| FCFM | 9.6% |
ROA(3y)4.18%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)7.69%
ROE(5y)7.72%
ROIC(3y)6.55%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
ROICexc(3y)7.42%
ROICexc(5y)7.24%
ROICexgc(3y)10.64%
ROICexgc(5y)10.8%
ROCE(3y)10.42%
ROCE(5y)9.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.81%
OM growth 3Y-0.8%
OM growth 5Y0%
PM growth 3Y-27.61%
PM growth 5Y-15.91%
GM growth 3Y-0.31%
GM growth 5Y-0.22%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 61.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 401.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.84 |
F-Score7
WACC7.91%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)116.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.54%
Profit Quality(3y)92.83%
Profit Quality(5y)168.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.8%
EPS 3Y14.51%
EPS 5Y6.61%
EPS Q2Q%6.81%
EPS Next Y3.37%
EPS Next 2Y8.27%
EPS Next 3Y12.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.33%
Revenue growth 3Y17.42%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%-3.57%
Revenue Next Year-4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y3.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.3%
EBIT growth 3Y16.48%
EBIT growth 5Y7.37%
EBIT Next Year67.3%
EBIT Next 3Y15.06%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y16114.2%
FCF growth 3Y1.81%
FCF growth 5Y2.55%
OCF growth 1Y83.83%
OCF growth 3Y11.33%
OCF growth 5Y1.44%
LINAMAR CORP / LNR.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LNR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LNR.CA.
What is the valuation status for LNR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LINAMAR CORP?
LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LNR stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) is expected to grow by 3.37% in the next year.
Is the dividend of LINAMAR CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.96%.